RFI ACC-APG-GAS-2026-0001.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND

6472 Integrity Court, Building 4401

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-1846

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

CCAP-MDD 20 February 2026

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

SUBJECT: Sources Sought for Supply of Compressed, Specialty, and Mixed Gases ISSUED BY: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Division D Branch A

REFERENCE RFI NUMBER: ACC-APG-GAS-2026-0001

ISSUE DATE: 20 February 2026 NAICS CODE: Potential of either 325120 (Original Manufacturer) or 424690 (Merchant Wholesalers / Distributors) PSC CODE: 6830 (Gases: Compressed and Liquefied) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, a request for quotations, or an invitation for bids. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to award a contract now or in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

The Army Test Center (ATC) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a reliable supply of various compressed, specialty, and custom-blended gases required for mission-critical testing activities. The purpose of this RFI is to identify suppliers who can meet the technical requirements detailed herein and who are in full compliance with all U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations, including FAR 52.204-25, "Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment."

2.0 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS

The ATC requires a consistent and reliable supply of gases for ongoing testing and evaluation programs supporting Army modernization and readiness. The required gases are detailed in the two tables below. Respondents should indicate their capability to provide gases of similar type, grade, and complexity.

Table 1: Individual Specialty Gases

Gas Component

Concentra-tion

Balance Gas

Cylinder Size (ft³)

Cylinder Material / Type

Mixture Grade

Est.

Annual Qty

Est.

Initial Qty

Acetaldehyde 100 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Acetylene 1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Acrolein 100 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Ammonia 300 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 2 2

Carbon Dioxide

25% Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Carbon Monoxide

10% Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Carbon Monoxide

1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Carbonyl Fluoride

2000 ppm Nitrogen 200 Nickel Plated Steel

Certified 3 2

Carbonyl Sulfide

100 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Ethane 1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Ethylene 2000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 2 1

Ethylene 20 ppm Nitrogen 151 Aluminum Primary 2 1

Formaldehyde 200 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 2 1

Hydrogen Bromide

2000 ppm Nitrogen 200 Nickel Plated Steel

Certified 1 0

Hydrogen Chloride

2000 ppm Nitrogen 200 Nickel Plated Steel

Certified 3 2

Hydrogen Cyanide

2000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified Plus

2 1

Hydrogen Cyanide

50 ppm Nitrogen 151 Aluminum Certified Plus

1 1

Hydrogen Fluoride

2000 ppm Nitrogen 200 Nickel Plated Steel

Certified 3 2

Methane 1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 1

Nitric Oxide 1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 3 1

Nitrogen Dioxide

500 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Nitrogen Dioxide

50 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Nitrous Oxide

500 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Oxygen 25% Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 2 1

Phosgene 2000 ppm Nitrogen 200 Nickel Plated Steel

Certified 1 0

Phosphine 100 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Propane 1000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified 1 0

Sulfur Dioxide

500 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 1 1

Sulfur Hexafluoride

5000 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Certified Plus

2 1

Sulfur Hexafluoride

10 ppm Nitrogen 150 Aluminum Primary 2 1

Table 2: Multi-Component Gas Mixtures

Mixture Name

Component Gases & Concentrations

Balance Gas

Cylinder Size (ft³)

Mixture Grade

Blend Tolerance

Analytical Uncertainty

Est.

Annual Qty

Est.

Initial Qty

CEM

Mix

O₂: 25%, CO₂:

5%, CO: 1%,

NO₂: 500 ppm

Nitrogen 150 EPA Protocol

±5% ±1% 3 2

FTIR

Mix

CO₂: 1%, CO:

5000 ppm, NO:

250 ppm, SO₂:

50 ppm

Nitrogen 150 EPA Protocol

±5% ±1% 2 1

3.0 INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY

Interested parties are requested to provide a response, not to exceed five (5) pages, that addresses the following:

• 3.1 Company Information: Provide your company name, physical and mailing addresses, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and a primary point of contact (name, title, phone, and email).

• 3.2 Capabilities Statement (CRITICAL): Describe your company's capabilities to provide the types of individual and multi-component specialty gases listed above.

Detail your distribution capabilities to government facilities in Maryland, U.S.A., and your quality assurance processes for producing certified and protocol-grade mixtures.

• 3.3 Section 889 Compliance (CRITICAL):

• Please state your current representation status in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) regarding FAR 52.204-24(d)(2) (i.e., your company "DOES" or "DOES NOT" use covered telecommunications equipment or services).

• Briefly describe your company's compliance plan or corporate policy for adhering to the prohibition in FAR 52.204-25.

• 3.4 Past Experience (DESIRED): Briefly describe any past experience (within the last 3-5 years) providing gases of similar type and complexity to U.S. Department of War (DoW) or other federal government agencies. Please include contract numbers if available.

• 3.5 Cylinder Management: Briefly describe your company's process for managing cylinder assets, including any rental programs, return policies, and demurrage charge structures.

4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses are due no later than 3:00 PM (1500 hours) EDT on 3 March 2026 via email to the Contracting Officer, Tanya D Buttner at tanya.d.buttner.civ@army.mil.

• Any questions regarding this RFI will be accepted on or before 9:00 AM (0900 hours) EDT 26 February 2026 by email by the Contracting Officer as noted above.

• Subject line of the email should read: "Response to RFI: ACC-APG-GAS-2026- 0001 - [Your Company Name]".

• Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.